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How to get fromSale to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sale to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 17m
    £35–64

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    5h 28m
    £21–32

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Moorside Court to Warrington Bank Quay Stationbus bus 5A / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 46m

  4. Drive  114.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sale to Cockermouthcar car 114.8 mi
    2h 9m
    £29–41

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 43m
    £36–57

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train
    5h 27m
    £35–88

Sale to Cockermouth by tram, train, and bus

Calendar179Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Sale, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Main Street via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, Carlisle, Maryport, and B&M Bargains in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Cockermouth via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 5h 28m.

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